BEYER, ADAM / BROWN, ELI - OVERDOSE OF BASS

Adam Beyer's music is synonymous with all that is exciting about techno. Having emerged as the figurehead of the hugely prolific Swedish techno scene, Beyer's focused and considered approach to his craft has worked to confirm his position as a globally recognized DJ and producer who headlines the worlds cutting edge clubs and festivals week-in-week-out. However life in music began for Beyer down in the grassroots; making the most of Stockholm's blossoming techno scene and working in the city's renowned Planet Rhythm record store. It was here that Adam hooked up with the triumvirate of Cari Lekebusch, Joel Mull and Jesper Dahlback; sharing a passion for dynamic and diverse techno which inevitably led to the beginnings of production experimentation and musical exploration which has maintained to the present day. Beginning with the debut Drumcode 1 released on Planet Rhythm's record label, Beyer's production highlights including releases for Plus 8, NovaMute, Cocoon and Soma; remixes of Underworld 'PushUpstairs', Morgan 'Flowerchild' and Matthew Jonson 'Marionette' and a wealth of material on his own Drumcode, Truesoul and MadEye imprints. Something of an obsessive when it comes to creating his own productions the key to understanding the Swede's studio method can be traced back his formative years. The beating percussive pulse of his music has been at the heart of his musical taste since adopting the role of drummer in a band while at school. By the time he was a young adult he was fully immersed in electronic music. DJing at friends parties, working in the record shop, playing around with samplers and an Atari computer, investing what money he could in better and more equipment; everything was focused on music. This self-drive and dedication has been central to the development of his sound. Self-taught and instinctively creative; the result is an individual style founded on a patient and natural technique that neatly balances impact and innovation. The development of his own sound can be seen in the maturity of the three record labels Beyer positions at the heart of his operation. A passionate A&R, Beyer has bucked recent trends as Drumcode, Truesoul and Mad Eye go from strength to strength. Established in 1996, Drumcode was and still is about a very clear musical vision. Honest, forward thinking and functional; the label has stayed on its one true course from the outset; providing a consistent home to core artists such as Cari Lekebusch, Par Grindvik, Jesper Dahlback and Joel Mull while creating a platform for the leaders of the techno new-wave; Paul Ritch, Joseph Capriati and Alan Fitzpatrick. Truesoul pushes the boundaries of the accepted norm with forward-thinking music from artists such as; Heiko Laux, Steve Rachmad, Dustin Zahn and Nihad Tule while Mad Eye is where Beyer showcases his more personal and inventive productions. Beyer's progressive approach to his craft transcends into the live arena. A natural and accomplished DJ capable of playing across the range of his genre, his sets are characterized by a mesmerizing fluidity that enhances the power and impact of the music he plays; as witnessed on compilations for Fabric, Music Man and Timewarp. Greeted with the knowing expectation reserved for headline acts wherever he plays, Beyer prefers to share the limelight with the acts he supports on his labels. Nowhere is this attitude more evident than at the expanding network of Drumcode parties that are now a regular event across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and South America. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

Eli Brown has rapidly established himself as an artist of real distinction in the house world, with his records making an immediate impact upon a flurry of the industry’s biggest names. Having grown up in Bristol, Eli Brown was exposed to a rich array of different musical influences from Jungle to Rave music, form Drum n’ Bass to House. Bristol’s musical heritage has helped define Eli Brown’s sound in an overcrowded House Music scene where he stands out from the rest. His talents have garnered key support from every corner of the dance music spectrum, with the likes of Carl Cox, Green Velvet, Fisher, Claude VonStroke, Black Madonna, Denis Sulta, Calvin Harris & Annie Mac, all endorsing the Bristolian’s productions. Singled out for his gritty style, Eli Brown’s productions are renowned for their singlary sinister approach, creating twisted dancefloor hits packed with vibrant club-ready energy. Self-taught in both his skills behind the turntable and his powerful production prowess, Eli’s route to stardom was fast-tracked when Skream signed his ‘Can You Feel It/Acid Test’ EP to his ‘Of Unsound Mind’ label. This debut soon led to his follow up EP, ‘Got The Power/Tech This Out’ in 2017, as well as a collaboration with Skream himself on ‘Lagos’. His 2017 track ‘Sumatra’ - released on Toolroom – proved to be one of the biggest selling tracks of the year, with BBC Radio 1 tastemakers Annie Mac and Monki offering the Brit continued support on the airwaves. Adding the likes of Green Velvet’s Relief Records, Solardo’s Sola and elrow to his ever-expanding accomplishment list, 2018 saw Eli Brown balance a stacked release schedule with a busy tour diary. He made his first appearance at Miami Music Week, toured to South America including two separate runs in Ecuador & Brazil and also made his debut at iconic London club fabric (a personal highlight for the Bristolian). Jump forward to 2019 and it’s clear that Eli Brown is showing no signs of slowing down. The UK producer has been on a prolific streak with anthems like ‘Brazil’ (Repopulate Mars), ‘Inside My Head’ (Black Book Records) ‘Our Love’ (Truesoul) and ‘BS48’ (Big Beat) causing damage on the international club circuit. Not to mention debut releases for Ultra Records and Alan Fitzpatrick’s We Are The Brave and Defected. Eli Brown’s recent hit collaboration with Solardo, ‘XTC’, is currently hitting the dizzy heights of daytime Radio 1 after becoming Annie Mac’s ‘Hottest Record In The World’ - Eli Brown’s second hottest record in less than six months! As the summer of 2019 draws to a close, Eli Brown steps onto the global stage to announce his first world tour, Come Together World Tour, off the back of his Come Together EP (We Are The Brave). Spanning over 3 months, the Come Together World Tour will see Eli Brown reach every corner of the globe, including debut performances in Singapore and Japan as well as highly anticipated returns to Eli Brown strong-holds such as USA, Canada, Brazil & Ibiza. A raw and caustic talent, Eli Brown continues to cement his reputation as one of dance music’s most innovative and forward-thinking DJ & producers heading into 2019 and beyond. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.